2 NoVA Lifeguard Rapes Land Man 65-Year Sentence | Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight:

Alexandria, Fairfax Co. Lifeguard Rapes Lead To 65-Year Sentence

A man was sentenced in Alexandria City Circuit Court to 65 years in prison for two sexual assaults of lifeguards in Alexandria and Fairfax County.

2020 Fall Foliage: Leaf Changes Coming Slowly In Virginia

In southwest Virginia and the Alleghenies, trees at high elevations are starting to display blazing reds, vibrant oranges and sunny yellows this week. Viewing Mother Nature can be a safe way to get out of the house during the coronavirus pandemic, especially since many annual fall festivals have been canceled.

Cows To Race In Frying Pan Farm Park Fundraiser

Eleven cows will be competing in the first ever NASCOW Race to raise money for Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.

VA Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Traffic Stops, Searches Based On Smell Of Marijuana

From the Virginia Mercury: Legislation banning police from initiating searches based on the smell of marijuana and making traffic stops for an array of minor infractions is heading to Gov. Ralph Northam's desk after clearing the General Assembly on Friday.

Regal Theatres To Temporarily Close, Includes NoVA Locations

Regal Cinemas will temporarily close its 543 theaters in the United States Thursday due to continued revenue losses from the coronavirus pandemic. That includes the locations in Northern Virginia.

Northam Loses Sense Of Smell From Coronavirus; VA Rate Below 5%

The seven-day positive rate for the coronavirus in Virginia remains below 5 percent, a trend that Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday is "really good." Statewide, the positive average is at 4.8 percent, and 2,139,991 PCR tests have been completed as of Monday, up 12,587 tests from Sunday.

• New Cases Above 1,000 For Second Straight Day In Virginia

Also Worth a Look Today

• Fashion Retailer H&M With 22 NoVA, DC Sites To Close 250 Stores
• Manassas Man Arrested After Firing Rounds Through Rear Glass Door
• Man Charged With Murder Identified As Suspect In Stafford Robbery
• Loudoun Company Simplifies Charging For Electric Vehicle Drivers
• Battlefield High School Teaching Assistant Dies In Car Accident
• Vape Pens Allowed On Prince William Prescription Take-Back Day
• NoVA, DC Dream Homes: Outdoor Fireplace, Jacuzzis Fit For Fall
• Regal Theatres To Temporarily Close, Includes NoVA Locations
• Alexandria Police Compare Crime Data From 2019 And 2020
• Annandale Driver Killed In Moped Crash: Police
• Commonwealth Avenue Improvements Proposed In Alexandria
• Vehicle Sought In Takoma Armed Kidnapping: DC Police
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 1 New Deaths; 12 Additional Cases
• DC Residents Must Self-Quarantine After Visiting These States
• Stafford Hospital: Free Weekly Coronavirus Testing In October
• Customer Shot To Death At Shell Station In Northwest
• Woman Kicks Police Officer Following Traffic Stop
• Sexual Assault In Buckingham Investigated By Arlington Police
• Man Awaiting Sentencing Escapes From St. Elizabeths Hospital
• Arlington Cemetery Metro Station To Close Temporarily In 2021
• MPAartfest 2020 Goes On With Virtual Activities
• How To Make Your Vote Count In Virginia
• Jail Mental Health Pilot Program Continuing
• Counseling Services Offered By Nonprofit

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